"For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds" says the Lord, Jeremiah 30:17
"For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds" says the Lord, Jeremiah 30:17
Have you ever had your blood sugar levels tested or heard about eating to balance blood sugar? Have you wondered about the science behind how foods affect blood sugar? Or more importantly, which foods affect your blood sugar more than others? If so, this post is for you. It’s all about the glycemic index and …
Water is essential for life. You can only survive a few days without it. And being hydrated is essential for health. I could argue that water is the most essential nutrient of them all. Water is needed for every cell and function in your body. Water is a huge part of your blood; it cushions …
No question that what you eat can affect how you feel, right? Mental health and brain health are complex. So are the foods we eat, and the ways our bodies interact with those foods. While, we don’t know the exact mechanisms how food and nutrition help, we know a few ways food impacts our moods. …
Keto this and keto that. What does this new (and very popular) dietary craze mean? It’s high fat and ultra low carb. It tells your body to burn fat for fuel. Yes, it actually reprograms your body to burn fat. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Before you get too excited, I’ll tell you right now: It’s …
You’ve probably heard every health and wellness expert talk about blood sugar at some point, right? Well, this means it’s probably important for your overall health. While your body has mechanisms in place to maintain stable blood sugar, there are many nutrition and lifestyle strategies that you can implement to help it out. Maintaining stable …
You probably know that I’m not a fan of artificial sweeteners. I’d much rather you reduce your sugar intake naturally (because that’s not exactly a health food either). And that can mean a long process of slowly adjusting your taste buds to less and less added sugar. Artificial sweeteners just don’t seem to be the …
If you’ve been avoiding snacks because you’re worried they may cause weight gain, I have a bunch of great “weight-loss friendly” snack ideas for you. Ideas that can easily become “grab-and-go” options and are not only healthy but delicious. And, as usual, I’ve included a bunch of tips to help you get more of them. …
Oh, that elusive sleep. That time to relax and regenerate. To heal and repair. If you need that coffee or two (or three) every morning you may get some very useful tips in this post. Sleep isn’t just important for your mind and body to have energy and be alert. Lack of sleep can contribute …